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File Your Taxes With Us!
Peace Of Mind When You File With NuumericAfter the 2024 tax season we took the time to research the current tax preparation "software" market tailored for…
Read articleZoho Books Recurring Bills
Changes to Zoho's Recurring BillsIn case you use Zoho Books' Recurring Bills module, where you can set up templates for vendor bills that occur regularly throughout…
Read articleWe’ve rebranded!
Montgomery Business Solutions LLC is officially rebranding as Nuumeric Inc.This change reflects our evolution as a company and our commitment to offering forward-thinking, streamlined services that…
Read articleNew Website Builder, New Blog Writer
Our Transition to ZohoA few months ago I praised Wordpress' new editor, dubbed Guttenberg during its beta phase, as being a game-changer. I had been a…
Read articleVeterans Owed Refunds
Veterans owed refunds for overpayments attributable to disability severance payments should file amended returns to claim tax refundsIR-2018-148, July 11, 2018 — The IRS today is…
Read articleQuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
Completing my annual #quickbooks #proadvisor re-certification today via #qbvcon QuickBooks Online Virtual Conference. - Leigh Ann
Read articleHappy Fourth of July
A day late but no less thankful to our present and past, selfless, brave soldiers this #4thofJuly.Not the best week for a #bookkeeper to take #vacation…
Read articleZapier – one type of outsourced Programmers for your business
Here's a very cool explanation of how Soylent gets every penny’s worth out of their expensive conversations with their vendors. They use “Zapier to Automatically Transcribe…
Read articleAnother Reason Data is Gold
Here's a great article on the second company I ever worked for out of college.I did not keep up with news regarding PTC (formerly called Parametric)…
Read articleIs It Time to Hire an Accountant?
While Montgomery Business Solutions is not an accounting firm we do encourage our small business customers to have an outside CPA/Accountant review their financial reports and,…
Read articleHome Equity/HELOC Interest
Please remember, starting this year interest paid on home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) are no longer deductible on Schedule A of…
Read articleGraduates of 2018
Congratulations 2018 high school and college graduates. Good luck in all your future endeavors. #2018graduates #startups #uncc #misd #thefutureisyours
Read article#Shutdown2018 Need to Know
1) The US govt. may be closed but your #taxreturn will still be due April 17, 2) You might want to update your W-4 due to…
Read articleFarewell 2017
Thanks to our customers for a great year. We hope 2018 brings everyone prosperity and success.
Read articleWe accept credit cards!
Need your #accounting cleaned up right now but don’t have the cash to hire a full-time employee? Montgomery Business Solutions accepts PayPal#bookkeepers #finances #conroe #thewoodlands #houston…
Read articleNew 20% QBI Deduction
Tax Geek Tuesday by @nittiaj: Making Sense Of The New ‘20% Qualified Business Income Deduction’ https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/anthonynitti/2017/12/26/tax-geek-tuesday-making-sense-of-the-new-20-qualified-business-income-deduction/amp/
Read articleHappy Holidays
Montgomery Business Solutions hopes everyone's holidays are safe and peaceful.
Read articleBookkeepers Reduce the Clutter
Small desks are great for reducing clutter. So are #bookkeepers. Call Montgomery Business Solutions to hand off those tasks that your CPA doesn’t want to do.…
Read articleHelp with QuickBooks
For QuickBooks subscribers who feel they need a bookkeeper's review of their accounts contact Montgomery Business Solutions today. Start 2018 fresh with clean 2017 data.
Read articleNow an Authorized E-File Provider
Is your tax preparer slow to respond? Switch to MBS as we are now an Authorized IRS E-File Provider (finger-printed and background-checked). Free review of last…
Read articleThanksgiving Holiday
Montgomery Business Solutions hopes everyone has a safe and relaxing weekend.
Read articleSunday Funday?
Are you catching up on bookkeeping today while you should be relaxing with family? Call Montgomery Business Solutions at 1-936-337-5446 to schedule a free, one-hour consultation…
Read articleSupplemental Needs & How to Pay for Them
If you are the parent or guardian of a dependent under the age of 26 with supplemental/special needs have you opened up their Trust and ABLE…
Read articleW-9s, 1099s, W-4s, W-2s…
Have your vendors sent you their W-9s? Have your employees sent in any address correctons on W-4s? Contact us for help in wrangling in IRS paperwork.
Read articleCORRECTION – ACA opened Nov. 1
CORRECTION - Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment started yesterday, Nov 1, and ends Dec 15. Contact us for help in pricing out your 2018 insurance…
Read article2018 ACA Enrollment
2018 #ACA enrollment opens Dec. 15 and closes Jan. 31. Or see @Insperity or @Freelancersu for their #smallbiz #healthcare options. Let Montgomery Business Solutions run point…
Read articleSat night #marketing & game 4 – go #astros
Sat night #marketing & game 4 - go #astros! Despite being free, blogging via #Wordpress is not pretty. But @Hootsuite is clean and easy.
Read articleIt’s almost time to file 2017 income taxes.
It's almost time to file 2017 income taxes. Contact us for a FREE, 1-hr consult. We'll tidy up your books. You can focus on sales.
Read articleTurboTax Online Tax Prep
Just a PSA to say that the ability to prepare and e-file your 2016 taxes all online via Intuit’s TurboTax.com is now no longer possible as…
Read articleChrome Remote Desktop
Montgomery Business Solutions wants to give a shout out to Google’s free Chrome Remote Desktop. There’s a website that I need to refer to frequently, even…
Read articleWorld Series 2017
Let’s Go Astros!!
Read articleBuy an Existing Online Store
For those of you with a little time and money on your hands, buying an inexpensive, active or inactive, online store from one of the 870+…
Read articleWatching Water Boil
Some things, such as waiting to see hear back from a prospective client, are similar to watching water boil.Building a client base takes time and is…
Read articleAttract New Hires
[](https://www.gradifi.com/student-loan-paydown)[](https://www.gradifi.com/student-loan-paydown)Gradifi - what a great perk to add to your roster of benefits when recruiting employees.
Read articleNew Phone Number
Please note the phone number for Montgomery Business Solutions is now (936) 337-5446 337-5446").This number accepts both text messages and phone calls.~ Leigh Ann
Read articleQuickBooks Online Pricing Special
Do you currently use QuickBooks Desktop and have been thinking of moving your database to QuickBooks Online?Are you still struggling with tracking your business' bookkeeping in…
Read articleIRS Advice for Coastal States
Article from Accounting Today
Read articleAre you a PHP Developer?
Timecamp.com is looking for PHP Developers and from what it looks like they send you on vacation before you start your job just so you don't…
Read articleHelp from Thumbtack via Text
I just encountered my first customer support experience via text messaging. It was with Thumbtack's help desk. It was easy to do and I didn't have…
Read articleReport damage to your county’s appraisal district to make sure your property tax bills due 01/31/18 reflect any reduction to your home’s value.
Harris County Appraisal District has an app devoted to doing just this. http://hcad.org
Read articleDo you need help cleaning up after Harvey or would you like to volunteer your services? As posted by the Houston Chronicle.
https://www.texasrescuemap.com/muckmap
Read articleFEMA’s list for trusts charitable organizations.
https://txvoad.communityos.org/cms/node/104
Read articleAccess to Disaster Help and Resources
https://www.disasterassistance.gov
Read articleHurricane Harvey Unemployment Disaster Aid Available in 18 Texas Counties | Texas Workforce Commission
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/hurricane-harvey-disaster-aid-available-18-texas-counties
Read articleIRS Announces Tax Relief For Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Harvey
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-gives-tax-relief-to-victims-of-hurricane-harvey-parts-of-texas-now-eligible-extension-filers-have-until-jan-31-to-file
Read articleThank You First Responders
Montgomery Business Solutions would like to extend our thanks to the paid and unpaid first responders who are helping those in need in Harris and surrounding…
Read articleWhat is a B Corp?
What is a B Corp? Why do I keep reading about companies touting that they were just certified as a B Corp?Watch an introductory video here.…
Read articleClosing a Busines
Remember, when closing or selling a business that you may have refunds owed to you such as prepaid insurance premiums, prepaid state unemployment insurance, utility deposits,…
Read articleKudos to Upwork
I'm very impressed with Upwork (formerly Odesk and Elance). Today they suspended my account until I had a two minute video chat with one of their…
Read articleGot Your Ticket?
It's the one time a year we buy a #Powerball ticket...when the payout gets so big it get TV airtime. Good luck!~ Leigh Ann
Read articleLiberty For All
Montgomery Business Solutions aims to do its best at helping anyone and everyone in their pursuit of the American dream. Prayers for Heather Heyer's family and…
Read articleRecreational Vehicles to the [Vacation] Rescue
What is an RV? A recreational vehicle (RV) is either a vehicle you drive or a tricked-out trailer that you pull with your day-to-day vehicle. A…
Read articleThe Obvious Problem with Stock Photos
I picked out a great stock logo photo from a fantastic logo-making website and lo and behold a few days later find another business, a school,…
Read articleNew Business Name
Sorry for any confusion, but yes, last night I changed the name of my business from Montgomery Bookkeeping to Montgomery Business Solutions. It only took me…
Read articleThe Case Against NOT Issuing Invoices
It always makes me wonder how accurate my personal household vendors can accurately keep track of their own sales when I never receive an invoice from…
Read articleCrossfit Games 2017
Who's watching the #CrossfitGames? If you need some #fitspo follow the Instagram feed here. Major respect goes out to those abs, I mean athletes.~ Leigh Ann
Read articleWindow Warranties & Maintenance
Money saving tip:Make sure to have your home's windows professionally cleaned once a year. A good company can spot any defects in your windows and any…
Read articleFound on blog.waveapps.com
Should I hire an accountant for my small business?
Read articleYour business’ books should never be an afterthought.
http://m.chron.com/business/energy/article/TechnipFMC-reports-profit-major-accounting-error-11471482.php
Read articleApple Device Support
Apple only supports your device's hardware for the first five years of your its life.Apple's phone support should be your first contact when encountering problems with…
Read articlePatreon is a very easy way for creative, service-providers to derive income from their work instead of having to & discovered by promoters.
"Best way for artists and creators to get sustainable income and connect with fans" https://www.patreon.com
Read articleXero Promotional Offers
Xero is offering Montgomery Business Solutions some great promotions right now so it's a great time to switch your ERP or to stop using Excel. Contact…
Read articleNevada Marijuana Frenzy
Who's buying property in Texas in anticipation of its, dare I say, inevitable passage of marijuana sales?Demand for product will probably be high, no pun intended.…
Read articleBill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Oprah all use the 5-hour rule — here’s how it works@
I am not endorsing this author’s product because I have to researched it but the merits of the article are compelling.http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-warren-buffet-and-oprah-all-use-the-5-hour-rule-2017-7?utm\_content=buffer148d5&utm\_medium=social&utm\_source=facebook.com&utm\_campaign=buffer-bi
Read articleQ2 Sales Tax
Q2 (Apr-Jun) sales tax reports are due Thursday, July 20th. Even if you did not have any sales a return must still be filed.Call Montgomery Business…
Read articleThe expense reporting nightmare eases | Accounting Today
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/the-expense-reporting-nightmare-eases
Read articleCPA Licenses
Remember, if you've contracted a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to work on your business and/or personal accounting and tax issues you can always check your state's…
Read articleIRS Phishing
What is Phishing? Phishing is a fictitious an email, phone, text, or website pop-up that purports to be from a legitimate business. This morning I answered…
Read articleWelcome!
Thanks for checking out our website. My hope is to use this blog to post any and all relevant and important news items and tips that…
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